Angel Beats! is one of those titles that’s found a comfortable niche in the fan culture. The blend of comedy, music, action, and truly heart-wrenching drama came together to create a truly special experience for many.
The series was the brainchild of Key Visual Arts’s Jun Maeda and Na-Ga, and created as a co-production with anime studio P.A. Works (Shirobako), and publisher Aniplex. And, from that intial concept came a prequel light novel, three manga, as well as a 13-episode anime series and OVA. To say it’s done well for itself is a bit of an understatement.
It’s certainly not Key’s first title, though. The developer’s been around since 1998, cranking out fan favorite after fan favorite.
Seriously, Key is the creative giant that gave the world Kanon, Clannad, and Little Busters! in the span of eight years.
That said, the company has much to be proud of. In fifteen years, the company’s delivered a truly enviable lineup, and continues to release new titles on a regular basis. To celebrate their achievements, Aniplex and Key are partnering for a new project.
オペレーション「カウントダウン」START! http://t.co/ODez5t5Jol #AngelBeats pic.twitter.com/D4PO2QE9AK
— Charlotte&AB!公式アカウント (@Charlotte_AB_) December 8, 2014
The reveal was made via a countdown on the Angel Beats! website. When it finally reached zero, the page proudly proclaimed that Anplex and Key would host a press conference regarding the future of Angel Beats, in addition to the reveal of a previously unannounced new project.
【新プロジェクト&新情報発表会】特設サイトもアップ!こちらでは、当日その場で発表会をご覧になりたい方を募集中!特設サイトの応募フォームから応募できます!http://t.co/4zn76dyuKf pic.twitter.com/GCEApOjvpP
— Charlotte&AB!公式アカウント (@Charlotte_AB_) December 9, 2014
At the moment, details are scarce. Speculation is You can rest assured, though, that we’ll be here with the details, once they become available.